1. "What if it tempt you toward the flood, my lord, or to the dreadful summit of the cliff that beetles o'er his base into the sea..." (I.4.69-71)
Horatio is saying this to Hamlet as he begins to follow the ghost of his father. The ghost is summoning Hamlet to follow him and Horatio is worried that the ghost is going to lead him somewhere bad that may hurt him. This scene shows the readers what a good friend Horatio is to Hamlet. You can see that Horatio truly cares about Hamlet.
2. "Have after! To what issue will this come?" (I.4.89)
Horatio says this during the same scene when the ghost is trying to lead Hamlet to follow him. Horatio says this to Marcellus when he asks if they should follow Hamlet and the ghost. Horatio is wondering when it will all end and what this all means. He is basically the voice of reason within all the men. He does not know what will come of all this.
3. "Here, sweet lord, at your service." (III.2.55)
Horatio says this to Hamlet when he enters the room. This line is so simple, yet it shows so much. Horatio is such a great guy and he treats Hamlet very well. He is always ready to help and advice Hamlet with whatever he needs.
4. "Twere good she were spoken with, for she may strew dangerous conjectures in ill-breeding minds." (IV.5.14-15)
Horatio says this to the Queen concerning Ophelia. Ophelia is going crazy and she wished to speak with the Queen, but the Queen did not really want to, but Horatio encouraged her to. Even though Horatio is technically "Hamlet's man" he assists everyone! Not just Hamlet. Horatio is just a great guy.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Character Analysis: Fortinbras
1. "Now, sir, young Fortinbras, of unimproved mettle hot and full, hath in the skirts of Norway here and there sharked up a list of lawless resolutes..." (I.1.95-98)
Horatio says this to Marcellus because he is confused with what is going on. Horatio explains that the king of Norway, Fortinbras, was killed by the old King Hamlet. Therefore, young Fortinbras wants revenge. Horatio explains that young Fortinbras is very bold and courageous and determined to win back what his father lost.
2. "...young Fortinbras, holding a weak supposal of our worth, or thinking by our late dear brother's death our state to be disjoint and out of frame..." (I.2.17-20)
Claudius is speaking with Voltemand and Cornelius because he has a task for them. He is worried about young Forinbras' determination and strength. He does not know whether Fortinbras is underestimating him or not, but he is coming to take back what his father lost.
3. "Go, Captain, from me greet the Danish king. Tell him that by his license Fortinbras craves the conveyance of a promised march over his kingdom." (IV.4.1-4)
Fortinbras is speaking with the Captain of his army. He is being very forceful because of his determination and desire to win back the land. Everytime Fortinbras is introduced or is talked about, he shows his strength and persistance to make his father proud.
4. "Witness this army of such mass and charge, led by a delicate and tender prince, whose spirit, with divine ambition puffed..." (IV.4.47-49)
Hamlet is talking outloud to himself because he is very upset with his own self. He is inspired by young Fortinbras' determination to actually put into action what he oringinally set out to do. Hamlet said long ago that he would get revenge for his father's death, but he never did. He has been holding back. Fortinbras does it right away, without hesitation.
5. "Let four captains bear Hamlet like a soldier to the stage, for he was likely, had he been put on, to have proved most royal..." (V.2.397-399)
Fortinbras says this when he sees what has happened in the castle. He sees many dead bodies laying on the ground, including Claudius and Hamlet. Therefore, Forinbras will become the new king of Denmark. He kindly tells his men to carry Hamlet like a soldier, because that would be respectable. Fortinbras says that if Hamlet had the chance, he would have been a great king.
Horatio says this to Marcellus because he is confused with what is going on. Horatio explains that the king of Norway, Fortinbras, was killed by the old King Hamlet. Therefore, young Fortinbras wants revenge. Horatio explains that young Fortinbras is very bold and courageous and determined to win back what his father lost.
2. "...young Fortinbras, holding a weak supposal of our worth, or thinking by our late dear brother's death our state to be disjoint and out of frame..." (I.2.17-20)
Claudius is speaking with Voltemand and Cornelius because he has a task for them. He is worried about young Forinbras' determination and strength. He does not know whether Fortinbras is underestimating him or not, but he is coming to take back what his father lost.
3. "Go, Captain, from me greet the Danish king. Tell him that by his license Fortinbras craves the conveyance of a promised march over his kingdom." (IV.4.1-4)
Fortinbras is speaking with the Captain of his army. He is being very forceful because of his determination and desire to win back the land. Everytime Fortinbras is introduced or is talked about, he shows his strength and persistance to make his father proud.
4. "Witness this army of such mass and charge, led by a delicate and tender prince, whose spirit, with divine ambition puffed..." (IV.4.47-49)
Hamlet is talking outloud to himself because he is very upset with his own self. He is inspired by young Fortinbras' determination to actually put into action what he oringinally set out to do. Hamlet said long ago that he would get revenge for his father's death, but he never did. He has been holding back. Fortinbras does it right away, without hesitation.
5. "Let four captains bear Hamlet like a soldier to the stage, for he was likely, had he been put on, to have proved most royal..." (V.2.397-399)
Fortinbras says this when he sees what has happened in the castle. He sees many dead bodies laying on the ground, including Claudius and Hamlet. Therefore, Forinbras will become the new king of Denmark. He kindly tells his men to carry Hamlet like a soldier, because that would be respectable. Fortinbras says that if Hamlet had the chance, he would have been a great king.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Character Analysis: Ophelia
1. "...but, good my brother, do not, as some ungracious pastors do, show me the steep and thorny way to heaven, whiles, like a puffed and reckless libertine, himself the primrose path of dalliance treads and recks not his own rede." (I.3.46-51)
Ophelia is having a conversation with her brother Laertes. Laertes is warning her about Hamlet and advising her to stay away. You can tell Ophelia loves her brother, but she does not want him to be a hypocrite with the advise he gives to her.
2. "I do not know, my lord, what I should think." (I.3.104)
Polonius is now talking to Ophelia about Hamlet. As she is telling her father how Hamlet has been asking, she realizes she does not know what it all means. She is so young and she does not know what to think. In her head, someone as great and well-known as Hamlet, coming on to her is amazing. But as she stops and thinks about it, she does not really know what to do.
3. "I shall obey, my lord." (I.3.136)
Good for Ophelia. I am proud of her. She says this to her father after he finishes telling her that she should not speak to Hamlet any longer. When a girl likes a guy, it is usually very hard for them to stop talking to them or stop being around them. And when Ophelia says she will obey, it's not like she says she will but really won't, she really does obey her father and she tries to stay away from Hamlet.
4. "I was the more deceived." (III.1.120)
Poor Ophelia! She must be so confused. Ophelia says this is the midst of Hamlet telling her that he used to love her but he doesn't anymore, and then he says that he never loved her at all. But Ophelia loves him so much, she must be so heartbroken and confused by Hamlet.
5. "He is dead and gone, lady, he is dead and gone; at his head a grass-green turf, at his heels a stone." (IV.5.29-32)
Ophelia has gone crazy. She comes to the castle to talk to Gertrude and throughout the whole conversation, Ophelia is singing a song. And Claudius comes in, and she sings even more. She has gone crazy, and I think it is between what Hamlet has done to her, and her father's death. It gets so bad that Ophelia dies, but most people think it was a suicide attempt.
Ophelia is having a conversation with her brother Laertes. Laertes is warning her about Hamlet and advising her to stay away. You can tell Ophelia loves her brother, but she does not want him to be a hypocrite with the advise he gives to her.
2. "I do not know, my lord, what I should think." (I.3.104)
Polonius is now talking to Ophelia about Hamlet. As she is telling her father how Hamlet has been asking, she realizes she does not know what it all means. She is so young and she does not know what to think. In her head, someone as great and well-known as Hamlet, coming on to her is amazing. But as she stops and thinks about it, she does not really know what to do.
3. "I shall obey, my lord." (I.3.136)
Good for Ophelia. I am proud of her. She says this to her father after he finishes telling her that she should not speak to Hamlet any longer. When a girl likes a guy, it is usually very hard for them to stop talking to them or stop being around them. And when Ophelia says she will obey, it's not like she says she will but really won't, she really does obey her father and she tries to stay away from Hamlet.
4. "I was the more deceived." (III.1.120)
Poor Ophelia! She must be so confused. Ophelia says this is the midst of Hamlet telling her that he used to love her but he doesn't anymore, and then he says that he never loved her at all. But Ophelia loves him so much, she must be so heartbroken and confused by Hamlet.
5. "He is dead and gone, lady, he is dead and gone; at his head a grass-green turf, at his heels a stone." (IV.5.29-32)
Ophelia has gone crazy. She comes to the castle to talk to Gertrude and throughout the whole conversation, Ophelia is singing a song. And Claudius comes in, and she sings even more. She has gone crazy, and I think it is between what Hamlet has done to her, and her father's death. It gets so bad that Ophelia dies, but most people think it was a suicide attempt.
Character Analysis: Gertrude
1. "Do not forever with thy vailed lids seek for thy noble father in the dust. Thou know'st 'tis common; all that lives must die, passing through nature to eternity." (I.2.70-73)
Gertrude is saying this to Hamlet as she sees him so upset and still grieving. I understand that she does not like to see her son upset, but this line makes her seem very inconsiderate to his feelings. She is basically telling Hamlet that there is no point in being upset anymore because his father is never coming back.
2. "And for your part, Ophelia, I do wish that your good beauties be the happy cause of Hamlet's wildness. So shall I hope your virtues will bring him to his wonted way again, to both your honors." (III.1.38-42)
Gertrude is talking to Ophelia in the castle. The Queen says that she hopes Ophelia's looks is the reason for Hamlet's craziness and that he will return to normal soon. This quote makes me think that Gertrude really did like Ophelia for her son. I think she really meant what she was saying and that she hoped Ophelia and Hamlet would end up together.
3. "O Hamlet, speak no more. Thou turn'st mine eyes into my very soul, And there I see such black and grained spots as will not leave their tinct." (III.4.89-92)
Gertrude says this to her son as he yells at her for what she has done. I feel bad for Gertrude. Yes, she should not have married her husband's brother. And she should not have married him so soon after her husband died. She made a mistake; but I think she knows it and feels guilty about it. But here's Hamlet, attacking his mother for what she has done. She is so upset because of the harsh words that Hamlet is saying to her.
4. "'A weeps for what is done." (IV.1.27)
Gertrude is talking to Claudius about what Hamlet has done. Hamlet murdered Polonius, without knowing it was him, and Hamlet did not feel bad about it at all. However, to stick up for him, Gertrude tells Claudius that Hamlet is so upset and guilty for what he has done. Gertrude is torn between her son and her husband. Her husband wants him dead, which is hard because Gertrude is obviously going to love her son no matter what.
5. "To my sick soul (as sin's true nature is) each toy seems prologue to some great amiss; so full of artless jealousy is guilt it spills itself in fearing to be spilt." (IV.5.17-20)
Gertrude is talking to herself before Ophelia comes into the room. Gertrude clearly has a lot on her mind, and she is clearly guilty for her sin. She says that she feels sick from her sin and that every event that takes place has the opportunity to turn into a disaster. Gertrude is basically living in fear.
Gertrude is saying this to Hamlet as she sees him so upset and still grieving. I understand that she does not like to see her son upset, but this line makes her seem very inconsiderate to his feelings. She is basically telling Hamlet that there is no point in being upset anymore because his father is never coming back.
2. "And for your part, Ophelia, I do wish that your good beauties be the happy cause of Hamlet's wildness. So shall I hope your virtues will bring him to his wonted way again, to both your honors." (III.1.38-42)
Gertrude is talking to Ophelia in the castle. The Queen says that she hopes Ophelia's looks is the reason for Hamlet's craziness and that he will return to normal soon. This quote makes me think that Gertrude really did like Ophelia for her son. I think she really meant what she was saying and that she hoped Ophelia and Hamlet would end up together.
3. "O Hamlet, speak no more. Thou turn'st mine eyes into my very soul, And there I see such black and grained spots as will not leave their tinct." (III.4.89-92)
Gertrude says this to her son as he yells at her for what she has done. I feel bad for Gertrude. Yes, she should not have married her husband's brother. And she should not have married him so soon after her husband died. She made a mistake; but I think she knows it and feels guilty about it. But here's Hamlet, attacking his mother for what she has done. She is so upset because of the harsh words that Hamlet is saying to her.
4. "'A weeps for what is done." (IV.1.27)
Gertrude is talking to Claudius about what Hamlet has done. Hamlet murdered Polonius, without knowing it was him, and Hamlet did not feel bad about it at all. However, to stick up for him, Gertrude tells Claudius that Hamlet is so upset and guilty for what he has done. Gertrude is torn between her son and her husband. Her husband wants him dead, which is hard because Gertrude is obviously going to love her son no matter what.
5. "To my sick soul (as sin's true nature is) each toy seems prologue to some great amiss; so full of artless jealousy is guilt it spills itself in fearing to be spilt." (IV.5.17-20)
Gertrude is talking to herself before Ophelia comes into the room. Gertrude clearly has a lot on her mind, and she is clearly guilty for her sin. She says that she feels sick from her sin and that every event that takes place has the opportunity to turn into a disaster. Gertrude is basically living in fear.
Character Analysis: Claudius
1. "Therefore our sometime sister, now our Queen, th' imperial jointress to this warlike state..." (I.2.8-9)
Everyone who reads the play Hamlet is forced to hate Claudius from the start. He is giving a speech about the grievances of the King's death. However, he is also throwing in there how the day is mixed with sadness and joy because a new marriage has taken place. He is very selfish, and later we find out he does not care about the King's death because Claudius is the one who killed the King!
2. "How is it that the clouds still hang on you?" (I.2.66)
Claudius is so inconsiderate! He says this to Hamlet because Hamlet is acting very depressed and glum. Obviously Hamlet is still going to be upset and the "clouds still hang on him" because his father so recently died! And again, it is even more terrible that Claudius is saying this considering he is the one who killed the king.
3. "Welcome, dear Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Moreover that we much did long to see you, the need we have to use you did provoke our hasty sending. Something have you heard of Hamlet's transformation..." (II.2.1-5)
Claudius is speaking to Hamlet's good friends, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Claudius uses them to try and find out what is going on with Hamlet and why he is acting so strangely. Maybe Claudius is doing it out of love, because he cares about Hamlet. Or maybe Claudius is doing it because he is worried Hamlet is up to something that might end up being bad for himself. Either way, we later find out that Claudius wants Hamlet killed, so I would say he wanted to know what was going on for his own personal gain. I do not think Claudius ever loved Hamlet.
4. "O, 'tis too true. How smart a lash that speech doth give my conscience! The harlot's cheek, beautied with plast'ring art, is not more ugly to the thing that helps it than is my deed to my most painted word. O heavy burden!" (III.1.49-54)
Here, some readers may get confused because this line is thrown in so randomly. Claudius says this after Polonius says, "And pious action we do sugar o'er the devil himself" (III.1.46-47) In which he is basically saying that people act holy, or spiritual to cover up their bad deeds. Claudius, who up to this point we think has no heart and only cares about himself, actually feels guilty! But it is only for an instant.
5. "Do not fear our person. There's such divinity doth hedge a king that treason can but peep to what it would..." (IV.5.122-124)
Claudius is telling his wife, the Queen, not to fear Laertes anger and need for revenge. Laertes is furious when he finds out that his father was murdered and he thinks Claudius did it. Claudius tells Gertrude not to be afraid because there is a type of divine protection that will keep them safe. That is a ridiculous thing to say. Yes, God can keep you safe. But Claudius is saying that he will be protected just because he is king.
6. "No place indeed should murder sanctuarize; revenge should have no bounds." (IV.7.127-128)
Claudius makes me so angry. Laertes is talking about getting revenge because he found out that Hamlet murdered his father. He wants revenge so bad that he said he would even "cut his throat in church" (IV.7.126). Clearly, Claudius is not a spiritual person because his response to this was that revenge has no bounds. Meaning that it's okay to murder someone in church, as long as it is for revenge. Claudius is a terrible person.
Everyone who reads the play Hamlet is forced to hate Claudius from the start. He is giving a speech about the grievances of the King's death. However, he is also throwing in there how the day is mixed with sadness and joy because a new marriage has taken place. He is very selfish, and later we find out he does not care about the King's death because Claudius is the one who killed the King!
2. "How is it that the clouds still hang on you?" (I.2.66)
Claudius is so inconsiderate! He says this to Hamlet because Hamlet is acting very depressed and glum. Obviously Hamlet is still going to be upset and the "clouds still hang on him" because his father so recently died! And again, it is even more terrible that Claudius is saying this considering he is the one who killed the king.
3. "Welcome, dear Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Moreover that we much did long to see you, the need we have to use you did provoke our hasty sending. Something have you heard of Hamlet's transformation..." (II.2.1-5)
Claudius is speaking to Hamlet's good friends, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Claudius uses them to try and find out what is going on with Hamlet and why he is acting so strangely. Maybe Claudius is doing it out of love, because he cares about Hamlet. Or maybe Claudius is doing it because he is worried Hamlet is up to something that might end up being bad for himself. Either way, we later find out that Claudius wants Hamlet killed, so I would say he wanted to know what was going on for his own personal gain. I do not think Claudius ever loved Hamlet.
4. "O, 'tis too true. How smart a lash that speech doth give my conscience! The harlot's cheek, beautied with plast'ring art, is not more ugly to the thing that helps it than is my deed to my most painted word. O heavy burden!" (III.1.49-54)
Here, some readers may get confused because this line is thrown in so randomly. Claudius says this after Polonius says, "And pious action we do sugar o'er the devil himself" (III.1.46-47) In which he is basically saying that people act holy, or spiritual to cover up their bad deeds. Claudius, who up to this point we think has no heart and only cares about himself, actually feels guilty! But it is only for an instant.
5. "Do not fear our person. There's such divinity doth hedge a king that treason can but peep to what it would..." (IV.5.122-124)
Claudius is telling his wife, the Queen, not to fear Laertes anger and need for revenge. Laertes is furious when he finds out that his father was murdered and he thinks Claudius did it. Claudius tells Gertrude not to be afraid because there is a type of divine protection that will keep them safe. That is a ridiculous thing to say. Yes, God can keep you safe. But Claudius is saying that he will be protected just because he is king.
6. "No place indeed should murder sanctuarize; revenge should have no bounds." (IV.7.127-128)
Claudius makes me so angry. Laertes is talking about getting revenge because he found out that Hamlet murdered his father. He wants revenge so bad that he said he would even "cut his throat in church" (IV.7.126). Clearly, Claudius is not a spiritual person because his response to this was that revenge has no bounds. Meaning that it's okay to murder someone in church, as long as it is for revenge. Claudius is a terrible person.
Character Analysis: Laertes
1. "The inward service of the mind and soul grows wide withal. Perhaps he loves you now, and now no soil nor cautel doth besmirch the virtue of his will..." (I.3.13-16)
Laertes is giving his sister, Ophelia, a lecture on Hamlet; just like Polonius did (like father, like son I guess). He is warning her to watch out for Hamlet as well. It seems like Laertes really cares about his sister, but I feel as though he is trying to seem much more knowledgeable than he really is. If you read his whole speech, he says many things that make sense, and many things that just do not apply. He seems very controlling of her, while also trying to play the "big brother" role.
2. "Where is this king? - Sirs, stand you all without." (IV.5.112)
Laertes is very courageous and quick to action. He heard that his father was killed and he rushed angrily to the scene seeking revenge. Laertes thought that Claudius killed his father so he came to the castle banging on the doors. Laertes is very quick to action, rather than Hamlet who chooses to wait for the right time.
3. "To this point I stand, That both the worlds I give to negligence, Let come what comes, only I'll be revenged most throughly for my father." (IV.5.133-136)
Laertes really did love his father and it is very obvious through this quote alone. He is telling Claudius that he does not care what happens to him in this world or the next one, as long as he gets revenge.
4. "A sister driven into desp'rate terms, whose worth, if praises may go back again, stood challenger on mount of all the age for her perfections." (IV.7. 26-29)
Laertes is so sweet! The readers can tell that he loves his sister, Ophelia, because of the way he praises her in this quote. Along with how he warned her about Hamlet earlier in the play. Laertes said that she was the most perfect girl of all the age. I have a brother, and I do not think he would ever say that about me. That is a super nice thing for a brother to say of his sister, especially to say it honestly.
5. "To cut his throat i' th' church!" (IV.7.127)
Laertes is telling Claudies that he would cut Hamlet's throat in church. Clearly, the church is the last place someone would commit a murder. However, Laertes wants revenge so desperately that he would do it anywhere and at any time.
Laertes is giving his sister, Ophelia, a lecture on Hamlet; just like Polonius did (like father, like son I guess). He is warning her to watch out for Hamlet as well. It seems like Laertes really cares about his sister, but I feel as though he is trying to seem much more knowledgeable than he really is. If you read his whole speech, he says many things that make sense, and many things that just do not apply. He seems very controlling of her, while also trying to play the "big brother" role.
2. "Where is this king? - Sirs, stand you all without." (IV.5.112)
Laertes is very courageous and quick to action. He heard that his father was killed and he rushed angrily to the scene seeking revenge. Laertes thought that Claudius killed his father so he came to the castle banging on the doors. Laertes is very quick to action, rather than Hamlet who chooses to wait for the right time.
3. "To this point I stand, That both the worlds I give to negligence, Let come what comes, only I'll be revenged most throughly for my father." (IV.5.133-136)
Laertes really did love his father and it is very obvious through this quote alone. He is telling Claudius that he does not care what happens to him in this world or the next one, as long as he gets revenge.
4. "A sister driven into desp'rate terms, whose worth, if praises may go back again, stood challenger on mount of all the age for her perfections." (IV.7. 26-29)
Laertes is so sweet! The readers can tell that he loves his sister, Ophelia, because of the way he praises her in this quote. Along with how he warned her about Hamlet earlier in the play. Laertes said that she was the most perfect girl of all the age. I have a brother, and I do not think he would ever say that about me. That is a super nice thing for a brother to say of his sister, especially to say it honestly.
5. "To cut his throat i' th' church!" (IV.7.127)
Laertes is telling Claudies that he would cut Hamlet's throat in church. Clearly, the church is the last place someone would commit a murder. However, Laertes wants revenge so desperately that he would do it anywhere and at any time.
Character Analysis: Polonius
1. "And these few precepts in thy memory look thou character. Give thy thoughts no tongue..." (I.3. 58-59)
I have realized that Polonius has a habit of rambling on and on to his children. Polonius is saying this long speech to his son Laertes before he leaves for his trip. He basically warns Laertes not to be too friendly, not to act on what he is thinking, and to neither borrow nor lend money to anyone. Polonius gives him a long lecture on what to do when Laertes most likely already knows everything his father is saying to him.
2. "For Lord Hamlet, believe so much in him that he is young, and with a larger tether may he walk than may be given you. In few, Ophelia, do not believe his vows, for they are brokers..." (I.3.123-127)
Polonius, yet again, is giving another lecture to his child. He is telling Ophelia his opinion of Hamlet in very strong terms. From this quote, it does not seem like Polonius is such a big fan of Hamlet because he is speaking so poorly of him. Polonius is telling his daughter that when Hamlet tells her he loves her, there is a good chance that he does not mean it. Polonius ends his lecture by ordering her not to talk to Hamlet.
3. "You shall do marvell's wisely, good Reynaldo, before you visit him, to make inquire of his behavior." (II.1.2-4)
Polonius is sending one of his men to spy on his son Laertes in France. This quote portrays the lack of trust that Polonius has in his son. Polonius is telling Reynaldo to find out what Laertes has been up to before he approaches him.
4. "If the circumstances lead me, I will find where the truth is hid, though it were hid indeed within the center." (II.2.157-159)
Polonius says this to Gertrude and King Claudius when he tells them that Hamlet is crazy. He thinks they should spy on him to find out what the true reason for his craziness is. Polonius always has to be the one to find out the truth. He always feels the need to spy and come up with plans to figure things out. He tries to be sneaky and deceptive.
5. "Let his queen mother all alone entreat him to show his grief. Let her be round with him, and I'll be placed, so please you, in the ear of all their conference." (III.1.185-188)
And again, Polonius is planning to spy on someone! He is saying this to Claudius because everyone knows that Hamlet is upset or "crazy," so Polonius created a plan to hide behind a curtain while the Queen and Hamlet converse about why he is upset. Little does he know, that this plan will be the cause of his death. That's what he gets for being such a sneaky creep.
I have realized that Polonius has a habit of rambling on and on to his children. Polonius is saying this long speech to his son Laertes before he leaves for his trip. He basically warns Laertes not to be too friendly, not to act on what he is thinking, and to neither borrow nor lend money to anyone. Polonius gives him a long lecture on what to do when Laertes most likely already knows everything his father is saying to him.
2. "For Lord Hamlet, believe so much in him that he is young, and with a larger tether may he walk than may be given you. In few, Ophelia, do not believe his vows, for they are brokers..." (I.3.123-127)
Polonius, yet again, is giving another lecture to his child. He is telling Ophelia his opinion of Hamlet in very strong terms. From this quote, it does not seem like Polonius is such a big fan of Hamlet because he is speaking so poorly of him. Polonius is telling his daughter that when Hamlet tells her he loves her, there is a good chance that he does not mean it. Polonius ends his lecture by ordering her not to talk to Hamlet.
3. "You shall do marvell's wisely, good Reynaldo, before you visit him, to make inquire of his behavior." (II.1.2-4)
Polonius is sending one of his men to spy on his son Laertes in France. This quote portrays the lack of trust that Polonius has in his son. Polonius is telling Reynaldo to find out what Laertes has been up to before he approaches him.
4. "If the circumstances lead me, I will find where the truth is hid, though it were hid indeed within the center." (II.2.157-159)
Polonius says this to Gertrude and King Claudius when he tells them that Hamlet is crazy. He thinks they should spy on him to find out what the true reason for his craziness is. Polonius always has to be the one to find out the truth. He always feels the need to spy and come up with plans to figure things out. He tries to be sneaky and deceptive.
5. "Let his queen mother all alone entreat him to show his grief. Let her be round with him, and I'll be placed, so please you, in the ear of all their conference." (III.1.185-188)
And again, Polonius is planning to spy on someone! He is saying this to Claudius because everyone knows that Hamlet is upset or "crazy," so Polonius created a plan to hide behind a curtain while the Queen and Hamlet converse about why he is upset. Little does he know, that this plan will be the cause of his death. That's what he gets for being such a sneaky creep.
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